— Paul WatsonContext: I think the problem is that we don't really understand what we are. In essence we're just a conceited, naked ape. But in our minds we're some sort of "divine legend", and we see ourselves as some sort of god. That we can walk around the earth deciding who will live and who will die and what will be destroyed and what will be saved. But the fact is we're just a bunch of primates out of control.
"Sharkwater" documentary

— Paul WatsonWhen asked to respond to questions of whether Sea Shepherd is too radical/extreme. Taken from an interview given to the environmentalist magazine, [http://www.resistancemagazine.org/ Resistance: Journal of the Earth Liberation Movement]

— Paul WatsonWhen asked how he addressed accusations of property destruction as being a violent act. Taken from an interview given to the environmentalist magazine, [http://www.resistancemagazine.org/ Resistance: Journal of the Earth Liberation Movement]